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Memorial · Berchtesgaden, Baviera
Dokumentation Obersalzberg
Documentation center about the Obersalzberg and the Nazi dictatorship, built in the former restricted area of the regime above Berchtesgaden. The exhibition includes part of the bunker system.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Dokumentation Obersalzberg
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg is a place of learning and remembrance about the Nazi dictatorship, opened in 1999 on the Obersalzberg above Berchtesgaden. It occupies the area where, from 1933, the regime expelled residents and established a restricted zone around the Berghof, Hitler's house, which became the regime's second center of power after Berlin.
The permanent exhibition, Idyll und Verbrechen (Idyll and Crime), links the site's history to the history of Nazism as a whole: the persecution, the war and the genocide decided there as well. Part of the bunker system built at the end of the war is included in the route. The content is organized by the Institute of Contemporary History in Munich and Berlin.
The building has been expanded, and the current exhibition follows the timeline of the regime, from the Obersalzberg to the war. It is a place of remembrance: visit in silence, without posed photos, and allow time to read.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2.5 hours for the exhibition and the bunkers.
Best time
Open year-round during daytime, with last entry about one hour before closing; check opening times. In the Kehlsteinhaus season, combine the two visits on the same day.
How to get there
It is located on the Obersalzberg, next to the Kehlsteinhaus special bus stop. From Berchtesgaden Hbf station there is a regional bus to the site. By car, use the Obersalzberg car park.
Tip
The Kehlsteinhaus bus ticket usually includes admission; confirm when purchasing. For groups and schools there are guided visits by reservation. The bunkers are cold and damp: bring a coat.
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Frequently asked questions about Dokumentation Obersalzberg
What is the Dokumentation Obersalzberg?
A documentation and memorial center about the Obersalzberg and the Nazi dictatorship, with a permanent exhibition and parts of the wartime bunkers.
How much time should I allow for the visit?
From 1½ to 2½ hours. The last admission is usually one hour before closing; check the times.
Is it possible to visit in winter?
Yes. Unlike the Kehlsteinhaus, the Dokumentation is open year-round. Check opening hours and closing days.
How should visitors behave during the visit?
This is a place of remembrance: speak quietly, avoid posed photos and respect other visitors.